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EU border system threatens Eurostar chaos

British travellers face potential two-hour queues as EU's new Entry/Exit System threatens to disrupt Eurostar services from November 2024, with St Pancras International unprepared for biometric checks.

EU's New Border System Testing Begins: UK Impact

The long-delayed EU Entry/Exit System has commenced initial testing, promising to transform travel for British passport holders with new biometric checks and potential delays at European borders.

India's Digital ID System Divides Nation

India's ambitious Aadhaar digital identity system faces growing scrutiny as millions report exclusion from essential services, creating a deep societal divide about technology's role in governance.

EU Entry/Exit System Delayed Until 2025

The controversial EU Entry/Exit System facing yet another postponement, with Prague Airport revealing new 2025 timeline for biometric border controls that will impact UK travellers.

New EU biometric checks for British travellers from 2025

British citizens travelling to EU countries will undergo mandatory biometric fingerprinting and facial scans under new Entry/Exit System rules starting October 2025, creating potential delays and raising privacy concerns.

EU biometric borders to cause major travel delays

British travellers face potential chaos at EU borders as new biometric Entry/Exit System launches in October, with warnings of 14-hour queues and significant delays at key crossing points.

Amazon ordered to hand over Maine voter data

Maine election officials compel Amazon to release details of voters who returned ballots via company collection boxes amid ongoing election security investigation.

HMRC Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Taxpayers' Details

A serious data breach at HM Revenue and Customs has compromised confidential information of thousands of taxpayers, sparking urgent investigations and raising serious questions about government data security protocols.

First-Hand: Testing the EU's New EES Border System

A UK travel writer shares their experience navigating the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), detailing the biometric checks, potential delays, and what it means for British holidaymakers post-Brexit.

Smart Home Devices Spying on You? Shocking UK Privacy Study

Groundbreaking research from the University of Warwick exposes severe privacy flaws in popular smart home devices. Discover which gadgets are collecting your most intimate data and how to protect your digital life from corporate surveillance.

London's £7 Banana Skewed National Economic Data

A startling data analysis reveals how a single 'rotten' banana in London skewed national statistics, exposing critical flaws in economic data collection and sparking calls for government reform.

Urgent Council Bin Warning Issued to UK Households

Households across the UK are being put on alert as councils roll out major changes to bin collection schedules and rules. Here's what you need to know to avoid fines and missed pickups.

New EU Entry/Exit System: A Guide for UK Travellers

Everything you need to know about the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). Learn how automated border checks will affect your travel to Europe from the UK, what data is collected, and how to prepare for the October 2024 rollout.

Meta faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data

Meta is hit with a massive £3 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, accused of illegally merging WhatsApp user data with Facebook for profit without proper consent.

Zuckerberg Sues Meta in Stunning Boardroom Betrayal

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg files a bombshell lawsuit against his own company's board, alleging a catastrophic failure in data security and a 'fundamental breach of fiduciary duty' that threatens the future of Facebook and Instagram.

David Bowie's Secret Art Collection Unveiled in London

An extraordinary exhibition of David Bowie's privately owned art collection, featuring works by Damien Hirst and Henry Moore, is set to dazzle fans at Sotheby's. Discover how to view these priceless pieces that adorned his homes.

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